Luiz Tadeu Razia Filho (born 4 April 1989 in Barreiras, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional racing driver known for his progression from karting and national junior formulas to international single-seater categories. He became best known for his campaigns in the GP2 Series, a principal feeder category for Formula One, and for roles as a test and reserve driver with Formula One teams.

Early life and junior career

Razia began his motorsport career in karting in Brazil, following the common path for many professional drivers. He moved into junior single-seater formulas where he developed racecraft, technical feedback abilities and experience on a variety of circuits. Success at national and regional levels opened opportunities to race internationally and to join competitive teams in higher categories.

GP2 and Formula One involvement

Competing in the GP2 Series allowed Razia to prove himself against strong international fields and to gain attention from Formula One organisations. In addition to race weekends, his work has included simulator programmes and on-track test sessions in support roles for Formula One teams. While he did not secure a long-term race seat in Formula One, his involvement at that level demonstrated the close link between top feeder categories and F1 operations.

Racing style and reputation

Colleagues and observers have described Razia as a committed single-seater driver with strengths in consistency, technical feedback and car development. Those skills are particularly valued in feeder categories and by teams seeking drivers who can contribute to setup, strategy and team development over a season.

Career summary and legacy

  • Progression from karting through national junior formulas to international single-seaters.
  • Notable participation in the GP2 Series as a demonstration of readiness for top-level competition.
  • Service as a test and reserve driver for Formula One programmes, contributing to simulator work and testing.

Razia's career illustrates the typical pathway for drivers aiming for the highest levels of open-wheel racing: early grounding in karting, stepwise advancement through formula categories, and roles in testing or reserve capacities with Formula One teams. For official profiles and career records, see his public listings: official profile and career statistics.